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MINNEAPOLIS -- Mass merchandiser Target Corp. here plans to unveil its latest version of SuperTarget in the Atlanta suburb of Acworth, Ga. in July, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. The 174,000-square-foot store will dedicate twice as much space for grocery and HBC, and will feature larger windows to let in more natural light.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Former Sunkist c.e.o. Jeff Gargiulo has joined Sundia Corp. here as chairman of the board of directors and advisors. Gargiulo will team with Sundia c.e.o. and founder Brad Oberwager to build a global produce brand that benefits both growers and consumers.

WASHINGTON -- Family health and nutrition concerns are increasingly driving household food purchases in the United States, according to "Shopping for Health 2005: Meeting the Needs of Family Health and Wellness," a new report from the Food Marketing Institute and Prevention magazine.

MODESTO, Calif. -- The Almond Board of California here has named the winners of its 4th Annual Almond Innovations Contest, which drew students from some of the most prestigious food science and culinology programs in the United States.

The Annual Meat Conference put consumer needs and attitudes at the center of the plate.

Disinfectants are shining, as are products friendly to the environment and the nose.

HARLEYSVILLE, Pa. -- The proliferation of heart healthy products, on-the-go healthy eating opportunities, and premium personal care are among the Top Ten Health & Wellness Trends for 2006 as identified by the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) here.

This summer selling season, grocers will have plenty of reasons to think big, and the resources to play with.